Mulehorn Gaming

Funny name, serious explosions! We are four gamers, fathers, millennials, beer drinkers, and proponents of the one true solution to all problems… Blow it up! MHG is all about discussing the latest in sci-fi first person shooters and the extended universes they inhabit. Lore, tips and tricks, corporate espionage, Imperial conspiracy theories, buff wrestlers, Ohh Yeeeaaahhhhh we have it all! Send some love to the mulebag! We can be reached at themulebag@gmail.com or check us out at http://mulehorngaming.com/

This week, we’re diving helmet-first into Mordor and talking about Shadow of War! MulehornGaming.com contributor and gaming bud, NateJohns is our special guest. He’ll be taking us through some of his initial impressions of Shadow of War, explaining several of the in-game systems and experiences. Naturally, the inclusion of microtransactions in Shadow of War has been a point of some controversy. They’re also present in another new title, Star Wars Battlefront II. We discuss microtransactions as a trend in gaming, and whether they belong in single-player games, multiplayer games, and mobile titles. The latest teaser trailer for Star Wars: The Last Jedi appeared recently. With it, I felt a great disturbance in the Force, as if millions of voices suddenly cried out in terror… I kid. But, the internet is having a heyday with some of the scenes in the trailer, including what some consider to be spoilers for The Last Jedi. We’re going to dish on how we liked the teaser trailer, and then dig in to some of our concerns and points of interest.

Happy Games-tober, fellow gamers! It’s a great time of the year to be a fan of video games. First up, we’re chatting about Shadow of War, including its mobile counterpart. This promising sequel to Shadow of Mordor looks to improve on a successful system, but there is some scrutiny from the community regarding microtransactions. Next, our resident Assassin’s Creed fan, Kurt dishes on the latest installment, Assassin’s Creed Origins. The Star Wars Battlefront 2 beta is live and rolling, so we’re diving into our experience so far. We have comments on the party system, gunplay, star cards, and customization. Of course, Destiny weasels her way onto this episode, as the faction rally comes to a close and Iron Banner approaches. We have some thoughts on events, like the faction rally and potential of festival of the lost.

A recent article claimed that being a parent made it “practically impossible” to play Destiny 2. We as gaming parents disagree, and flesh out our opinions on the subject. A number of exotic weapons and armor pieces made the jump from Destiny 1 to Destiny 2. Is this too much? The MIDA Multi-Tool is the most used weapon in Trials of the Nine as well as normal PvP. Does that mean it’s overpowered? Factions are coming back to Destiny. Bungie just released some information about the event, Faction Rallies, and we’re here to share what we know and what we think of it. Also, we take turns discussing the histories and guiding principles of the three major factions in Destiny. Which one will you choose?

Your submissions for Shots Fired ask us about balancing gaming with the demands of life, our top 5 lists, missing creature comforts in Destiny 2, and the Nintendo Switch.

You’ve had plenty of time to get through the main story campaign in Destiny 2… Time’s up! We’re ready to discuss everything in Destiny 2, including the spoilers. If you haven’t finished the story, we recommend doing so before listening. You have been warned. We’re going to talk about the main story in Destiny 2 including Ghaul, character development, and the things that bugged us. We’ve also got a little raid experience now, so we’ll share some thoughts on that. Recently, there was some upset about the shared clan rewards granted by teams defeating the raid and Trials of the Nine. We dish. Also, we’ll discuss a bit of the lore uncovered in Destiny 2 as well as how it is presented.

Destiny 2 has arrived. For this first week, we’re going to attempt a relatively spoiler-free podcast for all of you cool cats that haven’t completed the campaign. We’re dishing on the beginning of the game including gun play, the initial story and setup, voice acting, and… Eververse. Microtransactions are often a controversial subject, and Destiny 2’s offering are already stirring the pot! We hope you enjoy this first episode since the release of our new main squeeze, Destiny 2, and thank you for taking a break from the European Dead Zone to listen!

This week, we take a little time to remember when we first got our Xbox Ones as Microsoft recently announced they would be ceasing production of the original unit. Destiny 2 is almost here. Like, really, it’s a day or two away! We’re sharing out thoughts on the potential for cross platform saves as well as cross play. What can we say? We’re optimistic for one, and not so much for the other… Our cross platform discussion leads right into the next topic. Microsoft has stated they are ready to have a conversation with any development teams interested in implementing cross play. It seems Xbox is looking to play nice, but we can’t say the same about Sony. The beta test for Call of Duty WWII featured some not-so-flattering fine print as well. Salt inbound.

Your submissions for Shots Fired include, of course, Destiny 2, our favorite weapons from gaming history, and imagining a different future for aging developers and IPs.

Gamescom, one of the biggest gaming conventions in the world, recently concluded its 2017 iteration in Cologne, Germany. Fortunate enough to have two of our own from MulehornGaming.com available to cover the event, we’ll be talking about some news and announcements from across the pond in this episode. Several games premiered new media at Gamescom 2017, including Star Wars Battlefront 2 and Destiny 2. The list of games being enhanced for the Xbox One X has grown, and preorders for the Project Scorpio edition of the 4k console have been selling like hotcakes. We’re also digging into some Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds, Sea of Thieves, and Destiny 2 info.

Your submissions for Shots Fired asked us about Destiny 2, The Defenders, TCG video games, the Xbox One X, and… Stepping on Legos.